Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 and JBL LIVE 500BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series 500 Series -
Weight 155 g 231.6 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 headphones.
Colour Dark grey Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material Memory foam Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 JBL LIVE 500BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 18 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity - 108 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length - 1.334 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 33 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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